Tootie faces a dilemma when she discovers that her new boyfriend, a college bound athlete, doesn't know how to read.
This episode contains examples of:
- False Friend: Upon hearing how Jeff has "friends" who help him cheat on tests, Mrs. Garrett gets angry and says that they are merely using him and not really looking out for his best interests.
- Never Learned to Read: Jeff never learned how to read, due to everyone around him forcing him to prioritize being a football star above all else.
- Official Couple: Tootie becomes one with Jeff in this episode, entering her first relationship.
- So Proud of You: Blair and Natalie express delight at Tootie when she scores a date with handsome football star Jeff.
- Tough Love: Mrs. Garrett encourages Tootie to do this for Jeff, saying that she's a better friend than the ones who help him cheat.
- What the Hell, Hero?: Natalie and Mrs. Garrett to Tootie when they find out she helped Jeff cheat.
- Worth It: Despite Tootie's protests, Jeff doesn't think there is anything wrong with being illiterate because once he's famous and successful from a career in football, reading won't matter.
